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  • Bad Title to Your Rig?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:12:07 -0800
    ...And further discussion about 'they catch you eventually'. Here is an example of the 'eventually' here in Washington State. So if you have a...
  • Re: Out of storage!
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 5 May 2013 21:40:56 -0400
    ...If I don't move the upper part just right, it can catch on the ceiling... Marc On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 8...
  • Re: engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
    Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 21:40:17 -0400 (EDT)
    You said that the engine turned over, but didn't catch when you tried to start it. If this happened the sarter and soleniod...
  • Re: Hi Speed Vanagoning
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 08 Jun 97 10:42:44 CDT
    ...they are off in another world until you catch up to them. then they wake up. >why the hell do they gotta do that...
  • Re: Moving the Seat Back
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:11:46 -0700
    ...of extra catches in the rails by > removing a small amount of material forming a groove similar to the > other seat catches. > > Cheers > Ken...
  • Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:09:58 -0400
    Well, too late as always. Someone got a steal, wish it had been me. I suddenly became a buyer for another Syncro Westy this...
  • Re: 5th time today- Van stolen 35 years ago
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:08:39 -0500
    ...Eastern Standard Time, > sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > I didn't catch this story. > Do you have a link to it? > > > > suds...always the...
  • BusVolk Festival Peterborough ,ON Canada
    Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
    Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:30:55 -0400
    ...do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~ Mark Twain
  • Rt 66
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jan 1996 21:41:33 -0800
    ...Didn't catch the address, but got there through a CERN search on "Auto". Hope that it has what you're looking for. jim...
  • Jet Powered Beer Cooler. No VW content
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:42:03 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • would 15" rims solve the dreaded tire problems??
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 08:58:19 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • removable tinting?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 16:22:55 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: Sliding side window catch is loose
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:31:32 -0400
    Hello, to tighten the latch, you will need a screwdriver "bit".Maybe a long one. The access hole is out of sight on the...
  • Re: What's the best looking COLOR for a 1991 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:53:05 -0500
    >> I ask the group - what do you think is the most classy, best looking, eye catching color for my barter? << You're asking a...
  • Re: Water Wetter
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:13:15 +1200
    >NASCAR was using Softsoap for the same results 10-15 years before someone >put it in a fancy bottle with a catchy name. It...
  • FS 1990 Camper in Slingerlands,NY USA - $2250
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:08:35 -0600
    thought that might catch your attention. ebay item 150183031215 sez Camper GL, but the VIN is wrong ... WV2YB ... should be WV2ZB for Camper. pic...
  • Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 17:41:48 -0700
    ...What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?) | |If it's a scam, "seller" went to some trouble. Usually they post one |*maybe* two...
  • Gray water catch deal..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 3 Jun 2007 18:11:17 -0700
    To catch our gray water we use a plastic bucket. Usually it's one of those shorter ones, maybe 2.5 gallons, that bulk...
  • Re: Friday question
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:29:57 +0000
    ...Van folk, Watch, again, an old movie, 1955, To Catch a Thief, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly. Grace drives a convertible in the movie. anyone...
  • Re: what not to do
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:01:57 -0500
    Good catch, just wanted to see if you were paying attention! Actually talking about a British version ; ) Jim On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at...
  • Re: (NVC) How come people change names?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 20 May 2011 20:11:00 -0700
    Ooh -- good catch! On Fri, 2011-05-20 at 19:50 -0700, neil n wrote: > ".... whenchturner" ? ;) > > > > On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 6:00...
  • Cranky 86+ sliding door latch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:52:49 -0400
    ...a particular touch when closing, or it will rebound and only catch on the secondary latch. TriFlow and similar things sprayed/squirted/dripped into...
  • Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
    Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
    Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:18:41 -0500
    ...Because of this, i'm only catching about 3/4 of the threads in the lug nuts. Any concerns or solutions? I wonder if...
  • new syncro movie on vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:30:27 -0600
    ...I was wondering if anyone knows the artist and title of the song at the beginning, it's very catchy / annoying. Nathan 85 Westy...
  • 15" tires?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:43:24 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • is there a difference in distributor, FI between automatic and ma nual 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:37:22 -0600
    I have an opportunity to get a 2.1L cheap....the only catch is that it is an automatic.......Besides switching the flywheel and...
  • Re: Crankshaft End Float
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 21 May 2002 08:20:04 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Tue, 21 May 2002...
  • Re: water injection
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 14:07:31 -0500
    How is it that you French Men catch all my spelling errors? Stan -------------------------------------- > How did you get the remaining two Beatles to attend a...
  • high lift jack?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:44:57 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Sliding side window locks (1984)
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 22:21:55 -0400
    ...The catch still will not hold. Looks like the channel in the window frame underneath the glass is worn too much or is missing...
  • Re: Van following my mouse pointer!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 7 Sep 2005 14:50:21 -0500
    ...only until you "catch" it with your pointer and left click on it > ;>) > > Bob > thanks, that's fun >
  • lubricating window regulators?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:07:42 -0700
    ...mp "Racing with the wind and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
  • behr ac manual
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:28:34 -0700
    ...and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
  • Re: Rear bench hinge?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:53:43 -0500
    ...There’s usually a “sproing” sound when it catches whatever it catches. No more! No catch, no sproing. I have to lift the bench...
  • Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:12:59 -0600
    Just catch one of those sales on Rubbing Alcohol at your local discount drug store. Pour the alcohol on the brake fluid, might take...
  • Re: of oil lights and pressure switches
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:58:53 -0700
    ...Yes, it comes on with the switch (test phase) and goes out right away when the engine catches (cold), but it comes on at...
  • AFM
    Historical mailing list - C Snyder
    Tue, 16 May 2017 20:25:48 -0400
    ...s ? Thanks, Chris Snyder PS Sorry I put 1967 instead of 1987 and did not catch my typo until after the email was sent.
  • Re: The list
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:57:14 -0400
    ...I've > been lurking the last few weeks and catching up and enjoying familiar > friends posts. > > > " keep on pushin'" > woody
  • East Coast Gathering???
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 22:35:40 EST
    ...leg of it passes anywhere in NNY, NJ or PA, We'll catch the group, stick around for the weekend... Cetin cs@sypro.com
  • Vanagon on CNN website
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Wed, 24 May 2000 23:01:43 EDT
    Hello, While catching up on some Cold War history, I found this vanagon image. It is the 6th image down on the page showing...
  • Re: FS loaf style pop top
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:59:10 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:46:59 -0600
    ...I'ma kindergarten student! ;-) Nice catch tho' PSavage wrote: > "Bare" with you...? > Just what sort of business are you in, Keith? > ; } > Phaedra > > >Bare with...
  • Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
    Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:27:10 -0600
    1986 Westy 332,673 miles but I'm working hard to catch up with Karl. I just put two brand new heads into the...
  • Engine conversion kit on ebay!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:53:13 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Vern Holm
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 23 Sep 2001 08:38:03 -0700
    ...I'm a bit leery of sending him a note by return mail due to the possibility of catching something (euw!). Thanks, Karl Wolz
  • Linseed Oil for rust proofing
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:56:56 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: backwards side slider window?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 10:09:07 EST
    Won't the front edge of the sliding window catch the wind, rain, etc.? The way the windows overlap now puts the 'open' part...
  • Re: Van Spotting
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 17:48:18 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > http://www.uncoveror.com/greasecars...
  • Re: Stuck Table & Arm Rest Questions, '90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Mon, 18 May 1998 19:18:30 EDT
    ...After we got it apart we released the table from the wall and removed the defective catch. Then we used a cabinet magnet setup...
  • Re: removing pilot bearing???
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:22:20 -0800
    ...Shift it sideways to catch the edge of the bearing, then with another washer and nut, tighten the nut until it pulls against the...
  • Mating AT to engine
    Historical mailing list - Cold Noses
    Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:17:01 +0000
    Hey folks, I'm trying to get my auto trans attached to my 2.1 engine, and something is catching.  It won't move...
  • Re: Spare Tyre Bolt
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:39:57 -0600
    ...Luke, Are you missing the little spring loaded catch that holds the pan up after the bolt is loose, or did it not do...
  • putting the tranny back in- question!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:17:42 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • westy wiring
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 21 May 2002 10:27:11 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: custom side turn signals?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:26:10 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > Yes. Simply wire the side...
  • need a 710 cap
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:12:48 -0800
    ...and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
  • PHOTOS: San Francisco Bay Area VAN-O-RAMA 2008
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:10:15 -0700
    ...Good to catch up on improvements for the year and to think about what to get done before next year comes around, Hmmmmm? Thanks...
  • Re: diesel followings. yes, there is a cult.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 18:53:28 -0600
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > University of Idaho > www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo...
  • Re: how to earn a million dollars and it includes selling VW campers
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 6 Feb 2019 14:18:19 -0800
    I'd think the pic of him on the top of the westy is an *"eye catching"* trick ...most people look at it and...
  • Sliding door fix. Help!
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Tue, 28 May 1996 00:16:37 -0700 (PDT)
    My 1985 Vanagon sliding door does'nt always shut or then sometimes it pops open. (not past the safety catch). There was a recall...